By Torben Karl and Ellie Riser
“I choose me, I’m sorry/I choose me, I’m sorry/I choose me, I’m sorry/I choose me, I’m sorry.” – Track #18, Mirror
Ellie R.
By Ellie Riser
On January 23rd, comedian turned videographer, Coodie Simmons and director Chike Ozah worked with Netflix to release a 3 part docu-series on Kanye West, and if you’ve ever followed or listened to Kanye West, you need to watch it. Here’s why:
By Ellie Riser
When I find a movie I like, a lot of it has to do with the way music is incorporated into the film. I find that often soundtracks can make or break a lot of movies for me, so I wanted to share some specific things I look for and movie soundtracks that take the cake.
Ellie Riser
Hello my little musical goblins, it’s been far too long since I last wrote you, and for that, I’m deeply sorry…but today, the wait is over! I have put (what small bits I have left of) my heart and soul into curating a list of songs that are nothing short of perfect. I encourage you to listen along with the playlist I’ve created and prepare to laugh, cry, die, be reborn, and die once more as we dive into Ellie’s List of Perfect Songs.
Ellie Riser
We all know that as a community, we work hard at being vulnerable with each other, and talking about topics that truly matter. So in spirit of that, I’ve found some of the weirdest eating habits of some of our peers.
Ellie Riser & Anna Blake Patrick
It’s officially spooky season, Aardvarks, and there’s nothing scarier than having no good music to show all your friends.*
Ellie Riser
In middle school, I remember biting my nails every Friday waiting for “This week on The Dig…” to appear in my inbox. Now, some upper school students delete our email “on sight”. The Dig has lost its claim to fame in recent years, and it’s time to bring it back to the forefront of the OES community.
Ellie Riser
The rap community has just entered a musical all-you-can-eat buffet, so you better get your plate.
Ellie Riser and Nnene Ndubisi
Summer 2021 is already in full swing for teenagers across the nation so your new music mavens Nnene N. and yours truly have cultivated the music you need to start your summer off on the right note.